UCHC5-219025367_Oct_13_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) for a Starfish Storage Data Management Platform. The bidding period runs from August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT through August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, with vendor questions accepted between August 17 at 2:15 PM EDT and August 20 at 1:45 PM EDT. The scope encompasses data management and storage capabilities, including software licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support and maintenance services. UConn Health will evaluate proposals based on technical capability, vendor experience, system performance, support and maintenance offerings, and cost-effectiveness. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability and provide references from similar healthcare or educational institutions where comparable platforms have been successfully deployed. All qualified vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation.

Pricing must be itemized and may include volume discounts and multi-year pricing options, with payment due within thirty calendar days of invoice receipt and approval under vendor-specified terms. Delivery is on a Free On Board Destination basis to UConn Health's West Loading Dock in Farmington, Connecticut. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million combined single limit, automobile liability of $1 million, professional liability of $1 million, and workers' compensation in compliance with Connecticut law. The contract will be governed by UConn Health's standard agreement template, which incorporates a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA-compliant handling of Protected Health Information. All new intellectual property created under the contract becomes UConn Health property, while the contractor retains rights to existing intellectual property. Funding derives from UConn Health's operational budget for information technology and data management systems, and contract term and renewal options are subject to negotiation following vendor selection. UConn Health reserves the right to terminate the contract for any reason and may transition to alternative suppliers thirty to forty-five calendar days before contract expiration.